MMS2014

KARAN JOHAR

FILM-MAKER

With a slew of super successful movies to his credit, Karan Johar is a Bollywood powerhouse. He has donned many hats — producer, director, actor, writer, TV judge, talk show host, designer and stylist — in his career spanning 16 years. With a celebrated fashion sense of his own, he’s the best judge to pick Mumbai’s fashionistas.

"Style is the ability to enhance one’s personality with a garment and not always adhere to ongoing trends. What’s in vogue is not necessary; what suits you is essential."

RAVEENA TANDON

ACTOR

From the flamboyant fashion of the ’90s to an understated elegance in recent times, Raveena Tandon has topped style charts through the years. Never one to feature on the fashion police’s offenders list, the diva has an eye for trends and trendy people alike. Raveena believes that style is about one’s attitude. And that is why she’s perfect to select the most stylish from the swish set.

"Style is a way of being. It defines the way we choose to express ourselves in all facets of life. Either you possess it naturally or you acquire it. Style is something that sets you apart."

SUBI SAMUEL

PHOTOGRAPHER

He lets his camera do the talking, often capturing the most beautiful people at their most beautiful selves. And now, ace photographer Subi Samuel is turning the lens on the most stylish people in Mumbai, by helping choose the winners for this year. For someone who has often been credited with making the stars what they are today, Subi is effortlessly vocal about what makes them stylish.

"Style is being comfortable with who and what you are. It is not pandering to the diktats of people and trends, but identifying and building yourself a space that allows you to be you."

ROCKY S

DESIGNER

From Bipasha Basu and Dia Mirza to Hema Malini and Katrina Kaif, designer to the stars Rocky S has dressed them all. He has never shied away from experimenting, and the stars trust his edgy style. Putting his discerning fashion sense to good use, we get the young trend-maker to pick out the best from Mumbai’s most stylish people.

"Style is an attitude that one carries. I believe one should not get victimised to follow it. For me, fashion is the variant while style is elemental, so create your own style and wear it with élan."

ANAITA SHROFF ADAJANIA

STYLIST

As the fashion director for a leading fashion magazine, Anaita Shroff Adajania has seen it all. She’s responsible for making stars like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif look even more stunning on screen, and making cover girls out of regular women. Her style is subtle-yet-sexy, and you’ll never see Anaita ake anything look overthe-top.

"Stylish people are those who aren't slaves of fashion. It's about being comfortable in your own skin, what’s right for you, your personality, what you believe in, and your way of life."

AFSANA AHMED

JOURNALIST

For someone who has closely been involved in the making of many gods and goddesses of fashion and movies, it’s natural that she is on board to give us her picks of Mumbai’s Most Stylish. Afsana, in her 17-year career, has intimately interacted with the biggest icons from the world of entertainment, sports, business and politics. And in doing so, she has picked up rich experiences that now come in handy when putting together a project of such stature.

"Style is inherent and, for me, it comes from confidence and attitude. Knowing your body type is also very important. Once these are in place, you articulate yourself in the way you want to be perceived or remembered."